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Solar ELECTRICC onnecting your Solar Electric System to theUtility GridA Winning Combination Design, Efficiency, and Solar TechnologyIn the past, most homes with Solar electricsystems were not connected to the local utili-ty grid. It made sense to install Solar electricsystems in areas without easy assess to thepower grid, where the option of extending apower line from the grid might cost tens ofthousands of dollars. In recent years, however, the number ofsolar-powered homes connected to the localutility grid has increased dramatically. These grid-connected buildings have Solar elec-tric panels or modules that provide someor even most of their power, while still beingconnected to the local of grid-connected homes canchoose to supply a portion of their energywith Solar energy, using the Utility for powerduring the night or on cloudy days.
As part of the installation of your solar electric system, you will need to sign an interconnection agreement with the utility company. Your solar electric provider may be able to handle the negotiations and paper-work with the utility, but this contractual agreement is between you and your local utility. Be sure to read the fine print in this
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